LI.

One down, three to go:

Another chapter ending.

Survival certain.

L.

XLIX. The Haikubes

In a recent package from a dear friend, I acquired a new fun way to make haikus. So occasionally I will post pictures of my new haikus instead of writing ones from my thoughts.

The rules of these Haikus are as follows:

1. Roll the haikubes

2. The two colored cubes set the direction and theme for the haiku

3. Use the rest of the Haikubes to write the poem.

Here we go!

XLVIII.

Through joys and sorrow:

Roller coaster of friendship,

Sometimes, just might end.

XLVII.

Lips tremble, eyes fog,

Gasping for air, throat closes;

Truth spoken: tears fall.

XLVI.

Point of no return.

Crossing the line; leap of faith.

No looking back now.

XLV.

Renewed energy,

Comparison: black and white.

Good to have you back.

XLIV.

Inefficiency

Contribute more than received

A tiring game

XLIII.

Unanswered questions

Answers anxiously waited

Affecting the core

XLII.

Anticlimatic.

One possible outcome of

Anticipation.

XLI.

The best gifts in life
Obtained from those you hold dear
Rarely tangible

XL.

Forgotten ideas:

Lost treasure on sunken ships;

Hard to resurrect.

XXXIX.

"Once upon a time":

Standard words to start a tale;

Some of my favorites.

XXXVIII.

Anticipation:

Insanity's leading cause.

Wond'ring what's to come.

XXXVII.

Life of an actress:
In and out of character.
Which is the real me?

XXXVI.

Ink: permanent stain,

Under skin, marking the soul,

Meaningful or not.

XXXV.

Late night therapy

Tears falling to past mistakes

yearning to fix them

XXXIV.

Ex-Ex-Ex-Eye-Vee,

Our poor excuse for saying

Latin's "Thirty-Four"

XXXIII.

I'm not H. G. Wells.

Nor am I invisible.

Is anyone there?

XXXII.

My relationships,

friends, lovers, real connections:

Taken for granted.

XXXI.

Empty apartment,

My rules, my way, no judging.

Damn does it feel good!

XXX.

Isolated soul,

missing friends, missing mem'ries,

living a new life.

XXIX.

Unmotivated

Education is hard work

Or am I lazy?

XXVIII.

Diff'rent perspective

Gaining real experience

It's eye-opening

XXVII.

Munchkins under foot,

chasing, dancing and playing,

have to watch my step!

XXVI.

"Next chapter in life"

Leaving people and places,

memories remain.

XXV.

Risk; Taking the plunge;

Not looking before you leap,

Landing uncertain.

An Explanation of Sorts, Part II.

Nearly a year ago I decided to write haikus. My reason?, I couldn't tell you for the life of me. I think I wanted to push myself, to expand my borders, do something I don't do. It ended after the 22nd post due to my usual act of finding something else to do and getting side tracked.

So here I am, July, 3 weeks from leaving Oregon and going to Western Illinois University to get my Masters in Experimental Psychology, attempting to resume what I started.

My reason for this sudden re-interest? Well to be honest I've been inspired by a writer. After reading some her work and getting to know her, I realized that this is an output that I may benefit from.

I cannot promise to write one per day, or one per week, all I can say is that I can try to write these haikus when I get around to it, when it becomes relevant in my life. The first few weeks I'm sure will be a lot, and then will caper off as I am want to do.

So here we go, Haikus part 2

XXIV.

New day: exception,

A day to celebrate love;

Tomorrow: wonted.

XXIII.

Emotional wounds.
My sympathy for Atlas:
World's weight on shoulders.